Lawson is open going into Clemson visit

Thursday

Jan 10, 2013 at 10:38 PM

Phil Kornblut

DE Carl Lawson of Alpharetta, GA has been committed to Auburn since March, but going into his official visit this weekend at Clemson, his coach said Thursday Lawson no longer feels committed and is open regarding his decision. "I don't think he considers himself an Auburn commitment," said Milton High head coach Howie DeCristofaro. "He wants to look and see where the best fit is for him, and I don't think he knows. He's been to Clemson for a game and he's been to Auburn and Ole Miss. He's going to look and see. He's really tired of it. He wants to keep an open mind and see what they have." DeCristofaro, who is a good friend of Clemson defensive line coach Dan Brooks, said Clemson's defense is a good fit for Lawson who recorded 26.5 sacks last season. "He's a 4-3 guy and Clemson is a 4-3 (defense)," the coach said. "They got his attention when they beat LSU. He wants to stay as close to home as he can. His dad had a kidney transplant about a year ago. I think he will take the other visits and compare. I would be surprised if he pulls the trigger (on a commitment) this weekend." Lawson's parents will join him on the visit. He is scheduled to visit Tennessee January 18th and North Carolina on the 25th. Auburn's new defensive line coach is former Georgia defensive line coach Rodney Garner. Garner did not pursue Lawson while at Georgia but wants him now for Auburn. It may be too late. "He knows I'm not a big Rodney Garner fan," the coach said, "and neither is he."

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